armoured
/'ɑ:məd/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Protected by armor; having a defensive covering: Used primarily to describe military vehicles, personnel, or units that are equipped with protective metal plating or armor.
- Having a natural protective covering: Used in zoology to describe animals that possess a hard, shell-like covering for defense, such as an armadillo.
Usage
- The core meaning describes something fitted with armor for protection against attack.
- In a military context, it modifies nouns like , , , or .
- In a biological context, it describes animals with hard, protective body structures.
Examples
- Military Context:
- The convoy was escorted by armoured vehicles.
- He served in an armoured division during the war.
- Biological/Zoological Context:
- The armoured dinosaur was well-protected from predators.
- Armadillos are armoured mammals.
Advanced Usage
- "armoured to the teeth": Heavily equipped with weapons and armor.
- The fortress was armoured to the teeth, making it nearly impregnable.
- Used figuratively to describe something made very secure or resistant.
- She felt armoured against criticism by her thorough preparation.
Variants and Related Words
- Armor (noun): The protective metal covering itself.
- The tank's armor was several inches thick.
- Armor (verb): To equip or cover with armor.
- They worked to armor the vulnerable sections of the ship.
- Armoured car (noun): A military vehicle or a secure civilian vehicle used for transporting valuables.
- Armoured concrete (noun): Reinforced concrete (less common variant).
Synonyms
- Armor-plated: Covered with sheets of protective metal.
- Protected: Kept safe from harm or attack.
- Shielded: Provided with a protective barrier.
Antonyms
- Unarmoured: Lacking protective armor.
- Vulnerable: Open to attack or damage.
- Exposed: Not protected or shielded.
Related Phrases
- Armoured force: A military unit equipped with armored fighting vehicles.
- Armoured train: A train protected with armor plates and often equipped with weapons.
Adjective
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protected by armor (used of persons or things military)
-
used of animals; provided with protective covering
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